WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Kent Police Police

Crime in Victoria, Ashford

Comprehensive safety analysis for Victoria, localized within Ashford.

Total Crimes

140
trending_up +2.2% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

187.0per 1k
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Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,167

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Anti-social Behaviour43
Violence & Sexual Offences38
Criminal Damage & Arson18
Other Theft10
Shoplifting6
Other Crime5
Vehicle Crime4
Public Order4
Bicycle Theft4
Drug Offences4
Burglary3
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Park Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 6Bicycle theft: 1
7
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 4
4
On or near Gasworks Lane Map
Criminal damage and arson: 4
4
On or near Wellesley Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near North Street Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near St Johns Lane Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1
On or near High Street Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near Shopping Area Map
Bicycle theft: 1
1
On or near Bond Road Map
Other crime: 1
1
On or near West Street Map
Other crime: 1
1

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Safety comparison within Ashford district.

Local Rank

#39safest in Ashford

National Safety

Top 2%Riskiest

City Average

74.51per 1k

Local Policing

Victoria

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Drug related offences - Working towards a reduction in drug related activity on the ward by targeted patrols, focusing on the more regularly reported areas such as Well street E9 , Mare street E9 which are the drug hotspots on the ward

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Your team will continue proactive visible and plain clothes patrols on the ward targeting those involved in drug use/supply. The team have executed court warrants to arrest wanted suspects for drug offences. The team have also been working with local authorities, housing and building management to review housing tenancy for subjects involved in continued drug related activity in and around their residence.

Actioned: 23 Jul 2026

Robbery

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

Proactive patrols continue to be conducted by the team to target individuals involved in robbery. The team have held crime prevention seminars / shared crime prevention advice to residents. The team will continue mobile patrols around hotspots, engaging with members of public to target harden and also by putting up "Look Up, Look Out" signs at bus stops. Arrest enquiries will also be conducted for those identified as being involved in reported robberies.

Actioned: 23 Jul 2026

Vehicle Crime - There have been concerns raised around the number of vehicle crime on the ward which includes Theft from Motor Vehicle, Theft from Motor Vehicle, Vehicle Interference, and speeding.

Issued: 23 Apr 2026

Status Update

The team will conduct targeted patrols around areas affected by vehicle crime, conduct checks on vehicles to see if any have been reported as stolen and conduct engagement events. The team have also worked alongside the traffic department who have conducted a speeding operation resulting in numerous drivers being processed for driving offences including speeding. The team will look to arrange another operation in the near future.

Actioned: 23 Jul 2026

Engagement Events

JUN19

Contact points

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schedule

5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Tudor Road London

JUN26

Contact points

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schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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Gore Road London

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